Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have shared a journey in their cricket careers that not only shows their individual talent and sportsmanship but also shows the ever-changing dynamics of the game and the persistent brotherhood in Indian cricket. The two legends of modern cricket share a bond that first started with being teammates with mutual respect, to leading the Indian Men’s Cricket team at different points in time.
Both cricketers have led parallel journeys in their careers. As a result, their fans and cricket experts have pitted them against each other. But, Kohli and Sharma have risen above the competition and shared their passion and respect for the game. Now, their professional lives are parallel again, since after Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket, Virat Kohli has also reportedly considered the same. So, now that they stand at the potential end of their Test cricket career, nostalgia for their glory days and match-winning performances has been revoked by the public.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma share a friendship of fifteen years
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, before making it to the National team, had crossed each other’s path in age-group cricket competitions and domestic tournaments. Since then, both of them had admired each other’s skills and established mutual respect. Then both the emerging cricket talents made it to the Indian National team. Rohit Sharma joined the team in 2007, and Virat Kohli in 2008.